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2009 Edition Part 2 Figure 2G-1. Preferential Lane Regulatory Signs and Plaques (Sheet 2 of 2)

Figure 2G-1. Preferential Lane Regulatory Signs and Plaques (Sheet 2 of 2)

This figure shows 30 examples of preferential lane regulatory signs and plaques on two sheets.

Sheet 2 shows 14 examples of overhead preferential lane signs.

The following notes are shown at the bottom of the page:

1. The minimum vehicle occupancy requirement may vary for each facility (such as 2+, 3+, 4+).
2. The occupancy requirement may be added to the first line of the R3-15b and R3-15c signs.
3. Some of the legends shown on these signs are for example purposes only. The specific legend for a particular application should be based upon local conditions, ordinances, and State statutes.
4. Where sufficient median width is available, the R3-13 series and R3-15 series signs may be post-mounted.

R3-13 is shown as a horizontal rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. A white diamond outline symbol on a black panel in the upper left quadrant of the sign is shown to the left of the words "HOV 2+ ONLY" in large letters above the words "2 OR MORE PERSONS PER VEHICLE" on two lines.

R3-13a is shown as the same as R3-13 with the addition of the words "6 AM – 9 AM MON – FRI" on a separate bottom line.

R3-14 is shown as a horizontal rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. A white diamond outline symbol on a black panel in the upper left quadrant of the sign is shown to the left of the words "HOV 2+ ONLY" in large letters on two lines above the words "6 AM – 9 AM MON – FRI," which are above a downward-pointing black arrow on the bottom line.

R3-14a is shown as the same as R3-14 except the words "MON – FRI" are on a separate line below the words "6:30 AM – 9:30 AM."

R3-14b is shown as a horizontal rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. A white diamond outline symbol on a black panel in the upper left quadrant of the sign is shown to the left of the words "HOV 2+ ONLY" in large letters on two lines above a downward-pointing black arrow centered on the bottom line.

R3-14c is shown as a horizontal rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The words "BUSES - TAXIS ONLY" are shown in large letters on two lines. On the bottom line of the sign, the words "6 AM – 9 AM" and "MON – FRI" are shown on either side of a downward-pointing black arrow.

R3-15 is shown as a horizontal rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. A white diamond outline symbol on a black panel on the left third of the sign is shown to the left of the words "HOV 2+ LANE AHEAD" on three lines.

R3-15a is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with a black border and legend. A white diamond outline symbol on a black panel on the left third of the sign is shown to the left of the words "HOV 2+ ONLY BEGINS 1 MILE" on three lines above a downward-pointing black arrow centered on the bottom line.

R3-15b is shown as a horizontal rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. A white diamond outline symbol on a black panel on the left third of the sign is shown to the left of the words "HOV LANE ENDS" on three lines.

R3-15c is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with a black border and legend. A white diamond outline symbol on a black panel on the left third of the sign is shown to the left of the words "HOV RESTRICTION ENDS" on three lines.

R3-15d is shown as a square white sign with a black border and legend. The words "BUS LANE AHEAD" are shown on three lines.

R3-15e is shown as a square white sign with a black border and legend. The words "BUS LANE ENDS" are shown on three lines.

A note states: "A lane-use control signal may be incorporated into an overhead preferential lane regulatory sign to indicate the status of a reversible operation as shown in the following example:"

Two horizontal rectangular white signs are shown with black borders and legends. A white diamond outline symbol on a black panel on the left third of each sign is shown to the left of the words "HOV 2+ ONLY" on two lines. Below these words, a lane-use control signal is shown, represented by a black square with an arrangement of colored dots:

• The sign on the left is labeled "Lane Open" and shows a downward-pointing vertical arrow in the black square, with a shaft of five green dots leading to an arrowhead composed of nine green dots.
• The sign on the right is labeled "Lane Closed" and shows an "X" in the black square composed of nine red dots on each leg of the "X."

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